November 9, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

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Simi honors its vets

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com
Residents across the city will be honoring retired and activeduty members of the armed forces this weekend as part of Simi's long-standing tradition of recognizing Veterans Day. More...

Concert at Skatelab will raise money for shooting victim

By Carissa Marsh Special to the Acorn

A benefit concert will be held tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 10, for Moorpark resident Albert Ramirez, who was critically injured in the Oct. 9 shooting at a tire shop in Simi Valley. Skatelab, an indoor skate park at 4226 Valley Fair St. More...

Health & Wellness

Hospital's breast center receives technology donation from Fuji

Officials say new equipment can save lives

Simi Valley Hospital and the Nancy Reagan Breast Center recognize Fuji's donation of digital mammography technology in celebration of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More...

Give blood and get free ice cream

The Rotary Club of Simi Sunset will sponsor a blood drive on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at Paul's Italian Villa, 2585-I Cochran St. in Simi Valley. All volunteer blood donors will receive a free pint of Haagen Dazs ice cream. More...

Work exercise into your day

Sitting at a desk eight hours a day, five days a week can leave little time for exercise. More...

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Schools

Relax during interviews

At the recent USC counselor conference, we read applications submitted by last year's freshmen hopefuls. More...

University offers four-year degrees locally

The University of La Verne and Moorpark College are offering a program that will allow students to complete a bachelor's degree without leaving the Moorpark campus. More...

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Police

Blotter

A 28-year-old man was arrested Oct. 29 on the 2300 block of First Street and charged with two counts of forgery, two counts of auto theft, conspiracy and two counts of theft by false pretenses. On Nov. More...

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Faith

Simi Prez passionate about putting faith into practice

Places of Faith
By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

Questions of faith (answered by Cheadle) What is the purpose of life? One of the historic creeds of the church puts it well. The chief end of humankind is to glorify God and to enjoy God forever. More...

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On The Town

'Ragtime' shines with blend of music and mayhem

By Cary Ginell Soundthink@aol.com

The Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi's presentation of "Ragtime" proves that you don't have to have a large stage and tons of money to put on an effective, firstrate production. The 1998 Tony Award-winning musical is based on E.L. More...

"Martian Child"

Every parent probably thinks, sooner or later, that their kids may be from Mars. But when the kids start thinking it themselves, we're all in trouble. More...

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Editorials

A salute to our veterans

Maybe you know somebody who served in America's armed forces. If you appreciate what they did for our country, let them know about it. Sunday, Nov. More...

Cartoon

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Datebook

Datebook

FRI., NOV. 9 Worldwide Dancing West Valley Folk Dancers teach international dances, 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. Line, couple, set, mixer dances. All ages, skill levels. Wear soft shoes. $4. (818) 591-9078. More...

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Real Estate

This End Unit Has Views Of The City From Almost Every Window And Has Only One Shared Wall

This large end unit has views of the city and city lights from almost every window and only one shared wall. More...

This Home Features Hardwood And Designer Paint

This Agoura Hills home of 2,017 square feet has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a family room. The floor plan features hardwood flooring through most of the downstairs, designer paint, crown moldings and upgraded lighting including recessed lighting. More...

Photo

Prudential California Realty's Thousand Oaks Regional office recognized Dennis and April Aubery as its top selling agents for September 2007. More...

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Solidiers from two different generations share war stories

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

In a residential home on the east side of Simi Valley, Jules Frank sits gingerly on a couch, like an origami crane on a lily pad. More...

New police unit dedicated strictly to youth

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

The Simi Valley Police Department is rethinking the way it deals with the community's troubled teens. More...

Community

An Acorn sitdown with former mayor and VCTC head

Q&A
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Former Simi Valley mayor Ginger Gherardi remembers the days when the Santa Susana Pass was the only way to get to Los Angeles. She remembers when Simi was full of open space and only 55,000 people populated the city. More...

Council members accuse critics of Runkle rousing

Group of residents not letting up demands for a new EIR
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Strong feelings surfaced again Monday night when a group of citizens and members of the Simi Valley City Council went back and forth in an attempt to set the record straight about progress in the proposed Runkle Canyon development. More...

Early deadlines set for Nov. 22 and 23 editions

Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 22 forces the Acorn News papers into early deadlines for the issue dates of Nov. 22 and 23. Letters to the editor, press releases and real estate ads must be received or reserved by noon Thursday, Nov. 15. More...

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Business

Chamber names business, person of the year

The Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce has selected California Oaks State Bank as the Business of the Year and resident Harry VanDyck as the Business Person of the Year for 2007. More...

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Sports

Marmonte football title up for grabs

Many postseason possibilities still exist
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

The possibilities seem endless, the outcomes virtually immeasurable. As we enter the final weekend of the regular season, trying to figure out which high school football teams are going to make the playoffs is no easy task. More...

Simi's Koizumi skating in Women's Four Nations Cup

Jessica Koizumi, a Simi Valley resident, is playing for the United States in the Women's Four Nations Cup, one of the world's premier ice hockey events. More...

Throw out the records- it's Royal-Simi week

Pioneers, Highlanders show mutual respect
By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

Although both the Royal and Simi Valley high school football teams are out of playoff contention, don't try telling the players their game tonight at RHS doesn't mean anything. More...

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Family

No magic

In this story, my grandma will die, my family and I will get stuck on a defective aircraft, explosive personalities will collide, people will cry, and I'll realize that all this material won't make for such a great column after all. More...

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Letters

Developer, council failed the residents of Simi

Opening up the Nov. 2 edition of the Simi Valley Acorn only to read the front page feature was nothing short of infuriating. Not only has Larwin Co. More...

Larwin has some unfinished business to do

Yes, the developer must complete three things before it puts the property on mothballs: 1. complete the storm drain (drainage) 2. put the oak trees back without killing them (landscape), 3. More...

Governor's decision on field lab leaves many questions unanswered

While on extended vacation in Sacramento last week, I viewed a copy of your paper online. I must congratulate and applaud the coverage of the future agreement posed for the Boeing-Rocketdyne site. I read the L.A. More...

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Neighbors

In spite of obstacles, Royal High senior 'pushes through'

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Amanda Rossi's smile is infectious. More...

Annual Civil War reenanactment pits the Blue against the Gray

The Rotary Club of Moorpark will sponsor the seventh annual The Blue and The Gray Civil War reenactment this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10 and 11, at Tierra Rejada Ranch, 3370 Sunset Valley Road (behind Underwood Family Farms) in Moorpark. More...

Kiwanis Club hosts poker tournament on Veterans Day

Grand prize is big screen LCD HDTV

The Thousand Oaks Kiwanis Club Foundation will present its inaugural Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament this Sunday, Nov. More...

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